Beware of all these foods because they are full of pesticides as the reports of Coldiretti and Legambiente always indicate. The biggest problem comes from foreign crops. Just to give an idea, very few know that bananas, a fruit practically always present on our tables, are one of those with the greatest pesticide risk. Unfortunately, in tropical countries, in addition to the scourge of child harvesting exploitation, there are also very few sanitary controls. Every year the EWG, International Institute that deals with health and well-being, draws up a ranking of the foods most affected by pesticides. And, let’s pay attention to these 3 autumn fruits that are so good but contain particularly dangerous pesticides.
Among those present also widely consumed fruit and vegetables
As we said, the problem often comes from abroad, and it is for this reason that it would be essential to source only products made in Italy. Those who live in the countryside, or in any case in extra-urban areas, are lucky enough to be able to obtain supplies directly from farmers and breeders. The small so-called zero kilometer markets are also very advantageous for our health. Here, in addition to being rewarded for the quality of the product, we have the opportunity to personally know who produces and sells the items. Unfortunately, however, in the international list of fruits and vegetables most affected by pesticides, there are also products such as cabbage and strawberries always present on our tables.
Beware of these 3 autumn fruits that are so good but contain particularly dangerous pesticides
According to the data reported by the aforementioned Institutes, unfortunately, among the most dangerous foods there are also three typically autumn and winter fruits:
Considering that we are among the largest growers, exporters and consumers of these three fruits at the same time, we try to protect ourselves. If we do not have the possibility to move from the city and we have to stock up in traditional supermarkets, we look for the tricolor flag that indicates an internal production. And, we try to trust much less especially the first fruits that come from the East and Africa. Here, unfortunately, it is a real jungle regarding laws and controls on the quality and health of the product.
How to protect yourself by eliminating them
Without getting caught up in alarmism, however, there are the dear and old systems of grandmothers to protect health at the table. Let’s take a bowl and pour two glasses of water and one of vinegar into it. Let’s immerse ourselves in the fruit and vegetables that we want to consume, leaving them to rest for about twenty minutes. Then, armed with a brush, we remove the residues that may have remained on the skins.
Deepening
The preserves of these two fruits are exceptional and delight our tables in September
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